Walter Andrew Brister III was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, in 1962. Better known to the sports world as Bubby, the quarterback was the son of a legendary local high school coach by the same name. Brister was the high school signal caller in Monroe and starred on the football field and baseball diamond. He was selected in the 1981 MLB draft by the Detroit Tigers and played … [Read more...] about Bubby Brister Q&A: Two Sport Star’s Favorite “Baseball Card”, Bradshaw Comparisons, TTM Thank You Decades Later
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Shop Talk: Certified Theft, Vintage Basketball Sets, Terry Bradshaw 1/1 Pulled
To say it was an interesting week at the shop would be a massive understatement.We had some of our pretty run of the mill memorable sports card moments, with some popular new releases. We had a nice walk-in...and we had a couple of visits from the police. Let's start with the new arrivals.We saw the brand new 2023 Sage Low Series Football hobby boxes make their way to our … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Certified Theft, Vintage Basketball Sets, Terry Bradshaw 1/1 Pulled
Hobby Flashback: 1971 Was A Vintage Year in All Sports
For the older generation of sports collectors who are veteran or lifelong collectors, 1971 doesn’t seem like it was a half century ago. The harsh reminder comes almost weekly, when another one of the many sports icons that graced the sports card sets of that year are gone. This year alone, baseball has lost home run king Hank Aaron, legendary pitcher Don Sutton, Mudcat Grant … [Read more...] about Hobby Flashback: 1971 Was A Vintage Year in All Sports
Minnesota Priest’s Cards Bring Strong Prices in Charity Auction
Baseball cards can pay for a lot of scholarships. If you’ve got the right ones, anyway. Father John Ubel certainly did. A lifelong collector, the rector of the Cathedral of St. Paul in Minnesota scooped up rookie cards of Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron about a dozen years ago for several hundred dollars apiece. He was a fan, but hadn’t kept up with the … [Read more...] about Minnesota Priest’s Cards Bring Strong Prices in Charity Auction
An American Idol – Looking Back on Roger Staubach’s Life and 4 Classic Cards
Many American Dreams have been built around the pursuit of becoming successful in business, tasting fame as a professional athlete, or experiencing glory in battle. To accomplish one sometimes takes a lifetime of devotion—but to accomplish all three? That’s reserved for legends like Roger Staubach. Whenever duty called, Staubach was there to answer the bell. Whether that was … [Read more...] about An American Idol – Looking Back on Roger Staubach’s Life and 4 Classic Cards
Classic Steelers Jerseys, Memorabilia Go on Display
Jerseys worn by some of the greatest players in Pittsburgh Steelers history are part of a new display at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, located in the John Heinz History Center. A dozen jerseys are on display as part of the exhibit, which kicked off to major fanfare on Friday. The jerseys are owned by long time collector Thomas Tull and his wife Alba. … [Read more...] about Classic Steelers Jerseys, Memorabilia Go on Display
1974 Topps Football Featured Powerhouse Teams And Players
The 1974 football season featured powerhouse teams, exciting games and a strike that kept players idle in July and part of August. The Pittsburgh Steelers were on the rise as champions, while the Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders, Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams all fielded strong teams. Strike or not, it was business as usual for the NFL's trading card partner. The … [Read more...] about 1974 Topps Football Featured Powerhouse Teams And Players
1971 Topps Football Was Condition-Sensitive But Filled With Stars
They weren't singing about cardboard when the tune "Just Dropped in (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition was getting regular radio airplay, but it's one collectors might be humming when they try to piece together a nice 1971 Topps football set. High-grade cards from this set are a tough lot. The set mirrors the … [Read more...] about 1971 Topps Football Was Condition-Sensitive But Filled With Stars
Best 1970s Football Cards
If you grew up in the decade or have developed a fondness for the NFL’s modern history, coming up with a list of the best 1970s football cards is like a parent trying to pick a favorite child. We’ve listed some of the obvious choices in past articles about the best of all-time (like this one) but narrowing it down to a particular decade is harder than you think and besides, … [Read more...] about Best 1970s Football Cards
Topps in their Class: NFL’s Most Valuable #1 Draft Pick Cards
Being the number one overall draft pick comes with plenty of fanfare but if you're a football card collector, take a pass. Going back to the 1950s, only about one of every four number one picks went on to a Hall of Fame career. Many were total flops. Only a few top selections bring big bucks on the open market. The most valuable rookie card of all of the number one draft … [Read more...] about Topps in their Class: NFL’s Most Valuable #1 Draft Pick Cards